PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irinel Big Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Big Man

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Nuclear Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irinel Big Man!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Big Man on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson controls the position from side control.

Johnson decides to stand back up. Johnson steps back and let's Big Man get back to his feet.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Big Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Big Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Big Man, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Big Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Big Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Big Man is keeping busy.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big Man is defending well for now.
Big Man lands a knee to the head.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Big Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Big Man.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Big Man's guard.
Johnson stands and throws Big Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Big Man looks winded!
Big Man takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Big Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Big Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Big Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson is working Big Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Man wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Johnson.

Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Big Man circles away.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Big Man in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Big Man which made him look bad.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Johnson clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Big Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Big Man stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Big Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Big Man displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Big Man.
Johnson misses with the combination.

Big Man clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Big Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Big Man keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Man tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Big Man blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.

Johnson pulls Big Man into guard.

Johnson pushes Big Man off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Big Man misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Big Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Big Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Alex Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irinel Big Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Big Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Big Man fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.

Big Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Big Man which made him look bad.
Big Man shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Big Man to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Big Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Big Man shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alex Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Big Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Big Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big Man pinned against the cage. Big Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Big Man instigates a clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Big Man swivels and escapes.

Big Man has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Big Man lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Big Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Big Man.

Johnson stands up and waves to Big Man to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Big Man as Johnson shoots in.
Big Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Big Man sprawls well. Big Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Big Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big Man pinned against the cage. Big Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big Man shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Big Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Big Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Big Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Big Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Big Man counters with a straight right hand.
Big Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Big Man being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson controlling from side mount.

Johnson stands up.
Big Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Big Man circles away.

Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Big Man is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Big Man's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson stands and steps away. Big Man gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Big Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big Man shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Man can do to turn this around?
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Big Man but Big Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Irinel Big Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Big Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Johnson!
Alex Johnson very nearly forgot to thank Nuclear Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.